Pronouns

What is a pronoun?

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Pronouns are also used to represent general ideas or nonspecific people, things, and places. 

To learn how to use the pronouns “you” and “I,” click here

subject pronouns

Subject pronouns match the main verb: 

 

I am a teacher. 

You like to learn English. 

He goes to school. 

Singular

I

you

he (man)

she (woman)

it (thing) 

Plural

we = you + I

you (plural of you) 

 

 

they = a group 

of things or people

object pronouns

Object pronouns receive the action of the verb or follow a preposition: 

 

He helped me. (Who received the help?  me

I bought it at the store. (What did I buy?  it

I bought it for them. (For whom did I buy it? them

Come with us. (object of the preposition “with” — us

This gift is for you.  (object of the preposition “of” — you)

 

 

Singular

me

you

him (man) 

her (woman) 

it (thing) 

Plural

us 

you

 

them = a group 

of things or people

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